1.Put your iTunes on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
The Righteous and the Wicked by Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Have a Cigar by Pink Floyd
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits (awwww)
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Stranded by Alien Ant Farm
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Walk This Earth Alone by Lauren Christy (Yikes!)
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Shh by Frou Frou
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Mid-Life Krysis by Travis
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Once in a Lifetime by Eminem
WHAT IS 2+2?
Mean Mr. Mustard by The Beatles
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Call Me a Dog by Temple of the Dog
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Glory Box by Portishead
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Fly trapped in a Jar by Modest Mouse
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Cactus by David Bowie
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
The Line is Fine by Travis
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Idioteque by Radiohead
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Vicarious by Tool
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
New Machine Pt. 2 by Pink Floyd
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Rock and Roll is Dead by Lenny Kravitz
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Poses by Rufus Wainwright
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
What You Want by The Flys
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Say Hello Wave Goodbye by David Gray
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Blue Eyes by Cary Brothers
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Ka-boom Ka-boom by Marilyn Manson
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Driftwood by Travis
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Believe by Lenny Kravitz
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Parting Gift by Fiona Apple
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I Would Be Your Slave by David Bowie
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
It's All Over Now by The Rolling Stones
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Millenium Theater by Ani Difranco
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
My kid is weird, and I love that about her
Yesterday was Ellie's 2 year checkup. The best part about this checkup is that there were no vaccine shots! The worst part was... well, there ended up being no worst part. How cool is that?
For this visit she weighed in at 25 lbs, 13 oz (40th percentile) and measured 35.25 inches (85th percentile). Dr. S says she's growing beautifully, and this is the time when little ones start to really slim down (Ellie's a perfect case of that).
Dr. S is just so good with her. She's usually really shy around men, but he got her laughing right away. That's always the way to break the ice with Ellie. He lit up her belly button with the instrument he uses to look in her ear, which she thought was absolutely hysterical. He tickled her, which totally cracked her up. He pretended to eat her toes, which again got her giggling.
In between, he spoke to her and me in a calm, soothing voice, and it put both of us at ease. He really does have a wonderful bedside manner. This was the main reason we decided to have Dr. S be her primary pediatrician within the practice; I still remember how much he helped us when Ellie was in the hospital at 2 months with supposed pneumonia. If it weren't for him, I'd have totally been freaking out. He's also the doc that gave us Teri's name, so we're forever in his debt for that.
During the visit, Ellie was talking and animated and even did her happy dance for Dr. S. I was so glad she gave him the opportunity to see her in action; telling him she can talk is one thing, but her showing him is another thing all together.
She did need to have a finger prick done for a hemocrit/hemoglobin test and lead test, and I was flipping out prior to it. When the nurse came in to do it, I was trying to remain calm but I'm really bad when it comes to blood. I held Ellie in my lap, and when the nurse pushed down on the little cutter they use, I winced while Ellie just stared in wonder. How is this my kid?
The nurse had to take a decent amount of blood for the tests, so she had to squeeze and collect over and over again. I was trying to keep my lunch down as Ellie watched, completely fascinated with the whole ordeal. She seemed amazed that the blood was coming out of her finger. She didn't cry, hell it seemed like it didn't even hurt. The nurse put a bandaid on, and that was it. No fuss at all. I swear Ellie's gonna be a doctor or a nurse when she grows up.
So that was it. Ellie enjoyed her doctor's visit. Like I said, my kid is weird. And I love that about her.
For this visit she weighed in at 25 lbs, 13 oz (40th percentile) and measured 35.25 inches (85th percentile). Dr. S says she's growing beautifully, and this is the time when little ones start to really slim down (Ellie's a perfect case of that).
Dr. S is just so good with her. She's usually really shy around men, but he got her laughing right away. That's always the way to break the ice with Ellie. He lit up her belly button with the instrument he uses to look in her ear, which she thought was absolutely hysterical. He tickled her, which totally cracked her up. He pretended to eat her toes, which again got her giggling.
In between, he spoke to her and me in a calm, soothing voice, and it put both of us at ease. He really does have a wonderful bedside manner. This was the main reason we decided to have Dr. S be her primary pediatrician within the practice; I still remember how much he helped us when Ellie was in the hospital at 2 months with supposed pneumonia. If it weren't for him, I'd have totally been freaking out. He's also the doc that gave us Teri's name, so we're forever in his debt for that.
During the visit, Ellie was talking and animated and even did her happy dance for Dr. S. I was so glad she gave him the opportunity to see her in action; telling him she can talk is one thing, but her showing him is another thing all together.
She did need to have a finger prick done for a hemocrit/hemoglobin test and lead test, and I was flipping out prior to it. When the nurse came in to do it, I was trying to remain calm but I'm really bad when it comes to blood. I held Ellie in my lap, and when the nurse pushed down on the little cutter they use, I winced while Ellie just stared in wonder. How is this my kid?
The nurse had to take a decent amount of blood for the tests, so she had to squeeze and collect over and over again. I was trying to keep my lunch down as Ellie watched, completely fascinated with the whole ordeal. She seemed amazed that the blood was coming out of her finger. She didn't cry, hell it seemed like it didn't even hurt. The nurse put a bandaid on, and that was it. No fuss at all. I swear Ellie's gonna be a doctor or a nurse when she grows up.
So that was it. Ellie enjoyed her doctor's visit. Like I said, my kid is weird. And I love that about her.
Friday, November 7, 2008
I'm going to Richmond (And DC)!
Some friends and I decided that if Barack Obama got into office, we'd all get together for the inauguration weekend and celebrate. Well, he did, and so, we are!
My friend, Cristina, has graciously opened her house to us in Richmond, VA, so I'll be staying with her from Jan 16th-18th. It's a short trip, and I can't stay for the actual inauguration day, but I'm just so excited to be sharing what little time I have with people I've grown to love over the past year and a half. These women mean the world to me, and I finally get to meet a few more of them in person. Yay!
We'll be going into DC on Saturday to hopefully check out a few of the museums at The Smithsonian, some monuments, etc, and Cristina is trying to talk us into doing the Segway Tour. Me? On a Segway? I trip over my own feet while walking! We'll see. It is a great way to see all the major points of the city in a short period of time. Hmmmmm.
I'm taking the train down, which is WAY better than driving. Can you imagine driving from CT to VA on Friday during morning rush hour commuting in CT/NY/NJ and then hitting DC around 3pm? No thank you. I stop in at Penn Station on Friday for about 1.5 hours (What to do?), but my train ride back is straight through. I'll definitely be bringing an MP3 player along. I'd bring a book, too, but I can't read on a train (or a car or a plane for that matter). Sigh.
The biggest thing about this trip is that it will be my first time away from Ellie. It kinda scares the bejesus out of me, but I need to do this. Harry's gonna be with her the entire time, so at least I don't have to worry about what's going on with her. I missed out on the Vegas trip last year because I couldn't even fathom leaving her for just one evening. Now I'm testing the waters with TWO nights away. Yikes. Cristina has vowed to help me though it, though. I know I can do this.
I guess the only thing that sucks right now is that it's over 2 months away! It can't come fast enough.
My friend, Cristina, has graciously opened her house to us in Richmond, VA, so I'll be staying with her from Jan 16th-18th. It's a short trip, and I can't stay for the actual inauguration day, but I'm just so excited to be sharing what little time I have with people I've grown to love over the past year and a half. These women mean the world to me, and I finally get to meet a few more of them in person. Yay!
We'll be going into DC on Saturday to hopefully check out a few of the museums at The Smithsonian, some monuments, etc, and Cristina is trying to talk us into doing the Segway Tour. Me? On a Segway? I trip over my own feet while walking! We'll see. It is a great way to see all the major points of the city in a short period of time. Hmmmmm.
I'm taking the train down, which is WAY better than driving. Can you imagine driving from CT to VA on Friday during morning rush hour commuting in CT/NY/NJ and then hitting DC around 3pm? No thank you. I stop in at Penn Station on Friday for about 1.5 hours (What to do?), but my train ride back is straight through. I'll definitely be bringing an MP3 player along. I'd bring a book, too, but I can't read on a train (or a car or a plane for that matter). Sigh.
The biggest thing about this trip is that it will be my first time away from Ellie. It kinda scares the bejesus out of me, but I need to do this. Harry's gonna be with her the entire time, so at least I don't have to worry about what's going on with her. I missed out on the Vegas trip last year because I couldn't even fathom leaving her for just one evening. Now I'm testing the waters with TWO nights away. Yikes. Cristina has vowed to help me though it, though. I know I can do this.
I guess the only thing that sucks right now is that it's over 2 months away! It can't come fast enough.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Lots of Stuff
Tuesday
Teri called me at work to let me know that Ellie had thrown up right after lunch, so I took a 1/2 day, picked Ellie up, and took her home to rest. I had noticed she was getting 2 new molars the day before, and sure enough, they were making her suffer. She was achy and a bit feverish and just plain old tired. After getting some Motrin relief and a nap, she was a little better, nibbling on crackers and drinking some water. She went to bed a little early that night. Poor thing.
Wednesday
She woke up with a low-grade fever and was she ever cranky. I stayed home with her for the day, trying to survive the bouts of holy terror that took over my daughter at hour intervals. I hate 2-year-molars.
Thursday
Ellie woke up in a really good mood and with no fever. Hurray! I so didn't want her to miss the Halloween party at daycare. She had a great time chowing down on Smarties and playing "bite the donut", a game Teri made up for the kids. Instead of bobbing for apples, she ties a string around a donut, hangs it in front of each kid, and lets them try to bite pieces of the donut off. It's not sanitary, but the kids really enjoyed it. Ellie got the idea of the game right away (probably because it involved donuts) and did her fair share of biting.
Friday
Halloween! Teri took the kids to get their pictures taken in their costumes in the morning. I can't wait to see how they turned out. I got to go home an hour early and get ready for the night's festivities. I got all the candy ready, set up prep for dinner, got Ellie in her costume, and then took a bunch of pictures of Ellie and Niko once Kim and her gang arrived at our house. My mom showed up soon after, and then it finally got dark out. I went to the first few houses to see Ellie taking a crack at trick or treating, and she picked it right up! She was so excited, she was even running a little ahead of us to get to the next house. Our neighbor, Dave, gave her 2 full sized candy bars (Good God the sugar!), she got to see her friend, Danielle, at the next house (which sent both girls into screaming fits of joy), and our neighbor, Mary Anne, gave her a whole bag full of goodies... a doll, books, crayons, etc. We really do have a wonderful neighborhood.
On her way back to our house, she decided to hit Dave's again and got yet another full-sized candy bar. This time she picked it out; Harry said she looked into the bowl, spotted the peanut butter cups, and grabbed it and ran. LOL.
After Kim and the gang left, I made waffles with strawberries and creme for dinner, which was delish. By that time, Ellie was ready to crash, so we gave her a bath, put Dora on the tube, and gave her her last cup of milk before bed. After brushing her teeth and saying her prayers, she was out like a light.
Saturday
The big day! Ellie turns 2! She slept in till 7:30am (woo hoo), and both Harry and I went into to her room to wish her a good morning and a happy birthday. We'd been practicing the birthday song and teaching Ellie she was gonna be 2 for the past month now, so she was super excited that the day was finally here. We sang to her, got her dressed, and made breakfast. Then we let her open a few gifts, which she totally got into. She loves ripping wrapping paper.
We picked up last minute food items, the cake, and a ginormous Dora balloon which sent Ellie into gleeful fits of giggles. While she took her nap, we decorated the house with crepe paper and balloons, set up the table and plates and stuff, then waited for 3 o'clock when the fam would arrive.
All in all, it was a wonderful day, and we all enjoyed it. And there was only 1 incident the entire day. A first for my family. And naturally, it was me who was involved.
I don't like my dad's girlfriend. We're just not cut from the same cloth to put it bluntly. I don't get her at all. I can't think like her.
So when I had placed the cake with lit candles a certain distance away from Ellie, and the bitch tried to push the lit cake closer to my two year old, I couldn't help but shout, "yes because I WANT to set my kid on fire!" when she wouldn't stop. She let go of the cake quickly.
To make matters worse, my sister, Debby, doubled over laughing at my proclamation. We really embarassed the hell out of her. I felt bad after, but she just pushes my buttons when it comes to Ellie.
Anyway, Ellie made out like a bandit, and we have lots of new stuff for her to play with at the house. Now to find room for all of it.
She crashed hard that night. She was just exhausted from all the fun. I was gonna let her stay up till 8:30 so we could get her a little adjusted to the time change, but she wasn't having it. She was in bed by 8.
Sunday
So no one was more surprised than I was when she slept till 7:30am Sunday morning, which is 8:30am the old time. She's never slept that late before. Ever.
We had our usual playdate with Niko, and Ellie had fun pushing him around and chasing him all over the place as usual. Please don't let my kid grow up to be a bully!
After her nap, my cousin, Linda, and her husband, Al, came by for a visit. They were in from Maine for the day, and they wanted to see the new house. I always love seeing Linda, and I wished we lived closer to one another. I'd hang out with her all the time if we did.
At the end of the day, I checked to see how Ellie's molars were progressing, and I was surprised to feel that one of the lower ones are coming in now too. Holy crap... 3 molars at once. That's just not fair. I'm waiting to check tonight and find the 4th coming in, as well. I can't wait for this teething crap to be over. It must be so painful for her.
She was practically begging to go to bed by 7:30 last night, and she slept pretty soundly even with the teeth coming in. I've got quite a trooper.
I actually had to wake her up this morning at 7 (and I was worried about this time change?), and she was all cheery and excited about her party at daycare today. Yep, another party! I got pizza and cake for the kids to chow down on, some coloring pages for them to do, and some modeling clay for them to take home as favors (except the baby who gets a rattle). I can't wait to hear about her day when I get home.
Teri called me at work to let me know that Ellie had thrown up right after lunch, so I took a 1/2 day, picked Ellie up, and took her home to rest. I had noticed she was getting 2 new molars the day before, and sure enough, they were making her suffer. She was achy and a bit feverish and just plain old tired. After getting some Motrin relief and a nap, she was a little better, nibbling on crackers and drinking some water. She went to bed a little early that night. Poor thing.
Wednesday
She woke up with a low-grade fever and was she ever cranky. I stayed home with her for the day, trying to survive the bouts of holy terror that took over my daughter at hour intervals. I hate 2-year-molars.
Thursday
Ellie woke up in a really good mood and with no fever. Hurray! I so didn't want her to miss the Halloween party at daycare. She had a great time chowing down on Smarties and playing "bite the donut", a game Teri made up for the kids. Instead of bobbing for apples, she ties a string around a donut, hangs it in front of each kid, and lets them try to bite pieces of the donut off. It's not sanitary, but the kids really enjoyed it. Ellie got the idea of the game right away (probably because it involved donuts) and did her fair share of biting.
Friday
Halloween! Teri took the kids to get their pictures taken in their costumes in the morning. I can't wait to see how they turned out. I got to go home an hour early and get ready for the night's festivities. I got all the candy ready, set up prep for dinner, got Ellie in her costume, and then took a bunch of pictures of Ellie and Niko once Kim and her gang arrived at our house. My mom showed up soon after, and then it finally got dark out. I went to the first few houses to see Ellie taking a crack at trick or treating, and she picked it right up! She was so excited, she was even running a little ahead of us to get to the next house. Our neighbor, Dave, gave her 2 full sized candy bars (Good God the sugar!), she got to see her friend, Danielle, at the next house (which sent both girls into screaming fits of joy), and our neighbor, Mary Anne, gave her a whole bag full of goodies... a doll, books, crayons, etc. We really do have a wonderful neighborhood.
On her way back to our house, she decided to hit Dave's again and got yet another full-sized candy bar. This time she picked it out; Harry said she looked into the bowl, spotted the peanut butter cups, and grabbed it and ran. LOL.
After Kim and the gang left, I made waffles with strawberries and creme for dinner, which was delish. By that time, Ellie was ready to crash, so we gave her a bath, put Dora on the tube, and gave her her last cup of milk before bed. After brushing her teeth and saying her prayers, she was out like a light.
Saturday
The big day! Ellie turns 2! She slept in till 7:30am (woo hoo), and both Harry and I went into to her room to wish her a good morning and a happy birthday. We'd been practicing the birthday song and teaching Ellie she was gonna be 2 for the past month now, so she was super excited that the day was finally here. We sang to her, got her dressed, and made breakfast. Then we let her open a few gifts, which she totally got into. She loves ripping wrapping paper.
We picked up last minute food items, the cake, and a ginormous Dora balloon which sent Ellie into gleeful fits of giggles. While she took her nap, we decorated the house with crepe paper and balloons, set up the table and plates and stuff, then waited for 3 o'clock when the fam would arrive.
All in all, it was a wonderful day, and we all enjoyed it. And there was only 1 incident the entire day. A first for my family. And naturally, it was me who was involved.
I don't like my dad's girlfriend. We're just not cut from the same cloth to put it bluntly. I don't get her at all. I can't think like her.
So when I had placed the cake with lit candles a certain distance away from Ellie, and the bitch tried to push the lit cake closer to my two year old, I couldn't help but shout, "yes because I WANT to set my kid on fire!" when she wouldn't stop. She let go of the cake quickly.
To make matters worse, my sister, Debby, doubled over laughing at my proclamation. We really embarassed the hell out of her. I felt bad after, but she just pushes my buttons when it comes to Ellie.
Anyway, Ellie made out like a bandit, and we have lots of new stuff for her to play with at the house. Now to find room for all of it.
She crashed hard that night. She was just exhausted from all the fun. I was gonna let her stay up till 8:30 so we could get her a little adjusted to the time change, but she wasn't having it. She was in bed by 8.
Sunday
So no one was more surprised than I was when she slept till 7:30am Sunday morning, which is 8:30am the old time. She's never slept that late before. Ever.
We had our usual playdate with Niko, and Ellie had fun pushing him around and chasing him all over the place as usual. Please don't let my kid grow up to be a bully!
After her nap, my cousin, Linda, and her husband, Al, came by for a visit. They were in from Maine for the day, and they wanted to see the new house. I always love seeing Linda, and I wished we lived closer to one another. I'd hang out with her all the time if we did.
At the end of the day, I checked to see how Ellie's molars were progressing, and I was surprised to feel that one of the lower ones are coming in now too. Holy crap... 3 molars at once. That's just not fair. I'm waiting to check tonight and find the 4th coming in, as well. I can't wait for this teething crap to be over. It must be so painful for her.
She was practically begging to go to bed by 7:30 last night, and she slept pretty soundly even with the teeth coming in. I've got quite a trooper.
I actually had to wake her up this morning at 7 (and I was worried about this time change?), and she was all cheery and excited about her party at daycare today. Yep, another party! I got pizza and cake for the kids to chow down on, some coloring pages for them to do, and some modeling clay for them to take home as favors (except the baby who gets a rattle). I can't wait to hear about her day when I get home.
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